Stay informed on the exciting world of USA College Women’s Rugby with our dedicated news coverage. From varsity programs to club teams, we bring you the latest updates on college competitions, standout players, and team performances. Whether you’re following the top conferences or emerging programs, our coverage offers in-depth analysis, match reports, and insights into the future stars of women’s rugby. Discover the stories shaping the college rugby scene across the nation.
UPDATE March 3: The response to this has been massive. We’ve moved beyond the ‘wait and see’ phase and are now in active mobilization. The #RugbyForAll Resource Center is live with everything you need to help your club push back, including GU contact templates and league updates. Stay tuned, as there will be more to … Read more
Seventeen elite collegiate rugby players have been officially nominated for the MA Sorensen Award. This honor is presented annually to the top woman playing college rugby in the United States. The list was curated by a panel of coaches and experts, including Jackie Finlan of The Rugby Breakdown, with oversight from Alex Goff. Public fan … Read more
UPDATE April 10: The race to 8,000 is on! Comment on the NEW pinned post on Instagram to enter the gear giveaway for this milestone. Remember you must follow both @YSCRugby and @BooshiePromo to be eligible! UPDATE March 26: We reached 7,000 followers and announced a winner! Twenty years of women’s rugby isn’t just a … Read more
The world of amateur sports governance has reached a clear fork in the road, and the path ahead for USA Rugby is being illuminated by an unlikely source: the recent antitrust settlement in competitive swimming. With the federal court dismissing lawsuits from National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) and referee Christopher Micheletti, the battle shifts from the … Read more
UPDATE: We’ve published a new analysis looking at the successful World Aquatics antitrust settlement as a potential roadmap for NCR and Justin Hale, following the court’s recent dismissals. In a significant development in the ongoing legal disputes within US rugby, a federal court has dismissed National Collegiate Rugby’s (NCR) lawsuit against USA Rugby. The decision, … Read more
In a landmark move, World Rugby has announced a significant investment of between $250 and $270 million over the next five years to bolster the growth of rugby in the United States. This strategic funding is a direct result of the U.S. being named the host of the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and the … Read more
Important Update: The Latest on the Lawsuits Please note: The legal status of the lawsuits against USA Rugby has changed since this article was published. A federal court has dismissed all three lawsuits from the referees and National Collegiate Rugby, based on the jurisdiction of the Ted Stevens Act. However, Justin Hale’s case was not … Read more
Another summer of sevens has come and gone, and with it, another National Championship has been recorded in the books. This past weekend, 32 rugby teams battled it out in Madison, Wisconsin, after a season of triumph and heartbreak in their respective regions. A weekend disrupted by lightning delays and rain, these teams fought to … Read more
We’re excited to continue our series, “Pioneers of the Pitch,” where we celebrate the groundbreaking athletes, administrators, coaches, referees, and fans making their mark on rugby in the USA. Each installment takes you on a journey through the inspiring stories of rising stars and seasoned legends, both on and off the field. Whether honoring their … Read more
This week, Women’s Rugby Rundown released its 200th episode. At the same time, Your Scrumhalf Connection (YSCRugby) is celebrating 19 years of covering, promoting, and supporting women’s rugby around the world. These two milestones may be measured in numbers, but they represent something far deeper — a commitment to showing up, telling the stories that … Read more
